Backup Documents 05/10/2011 Item # 4G
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PROCl.AMA TION
WHEREAS, NAIW (National Association of Insurance Women) International has achieved an illustrious
record of professional achievement and dedicated service to its clients and the nation and
is deserving of public recognition and commendation: and,
WHEREAS, this highly esteemed association is composed of 340 local organizations numbering
approximately 9,000 members, all of whom are competent women and men employed in
various fields of the insurance industry: and,
WHEREAS, by constantly creating good will through integrity and dedication, NAIW (International) has
grown remarkably since it was founded in J 940, with some 39 women representing J 7
regional insurance clubs: and,
WHEREAS, the major purpose of this highly effective organization is to ''encourage and foster
educational programs designed to broaden the knowledge and the understanding of the
insurance field and to cultivate increasing friendship, loyalty, and desire for service among
its members':' and,
WHEREAS, it is of the inestimable benefit to the members to be provided with the opportunity to
associate with other industry professionals, enabling them to share solutions, problems, and
experiences and thereby gain better understanding and also increase alliances,. and,
WHEREAS, NAIW (International) includes within its code of ethics the laudable pledge - to give
service that is honest, thorough, gracious, and professional with a promise to perform in an
honorable manner - noble words which are truly a part of each members pursuit of her
career,' and
WHEREAS, this outstanding organization has been recognized as a vital resource by the Independent
Insurance Agents of America, the American Association of Managing General Agents, the
Insurance Institute of America, and the Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriters.
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County, Florida,
that May 16 through May 22, 2011 be designated as
NA7TONAl. ASSOCIA7TON OF INSURANCE WOMEN INTERNA7TONAl. WEEK
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 10th Day of May, 2011.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COL.UER COUNTY, Fl.ORIDA
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